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Gravitational Constant (G) in AP Physics C: Mechanics

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The gravitational constant (G) is a fundamental physical constant that appears in the law of universal gravitation. It determines the strength of the gravitational force between two objects with mass.

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Topic 7.1: 7.1 Gravitational Forces

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